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Hot Hits
The Second City's Love Factually
The Kennedy CenterDec. 4 – 31 A holiday satire from the twisted minds at The Second City, which gets to the truth of December life, love, and romance.
Funky Miracle - Groovin' On the Pike: After Hours At the Library
Columbia Pike Branch LibraryFri. Dec 7 New Orleans-style funk and blues are what's up when Funky Miracle is in the house!
Remembering Vietnam: Helicopters
National ArchivesMon. Nov 19 Vietnam-era helicopters on the front lawn of the National Archives
Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra With Wynton Marsalis
StrathmoreDec. 14 – 15 Jazz up your holiday celebration with the legendary Marsalis!
King John
Folger TheatreNov. 15 – Dec. 2 Aaron Posner directs this epic struggle of power and the turbulent reign of Shakespeare’s earliest king. With Kate Eastwood Norris as Philip the Bastard and Holly Twyford as Constance, Arthur’s tragic mother.
Billy Elliot the Musical
Signature TheatreNov. 15, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019 Based on the powerful and acclaimed film, Billy Elliot swept the Tony, Drama Desk, and Olivier awards for Best Musical, by combining a dynamic score by the legendary Elton John with sensational dance to create a heartwarming, inspirational and triumphant experience for the entire family.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
StrathmoreSun. Dec 2 Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with dazzling multimedia effects and the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller.
Yael Weiss: 32 Bright Clouds
StrathmoreThu. Jan 24, 2019 32 Bright Clouds aims to harness music’s great power for unity and peace.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
StrathmoreDec. 18 – 19 A dozen all-star dancers, an on-stage DJ, and an electric violinist bring the traditional Nutcracker story to life in contemporary New York City.
Rufus Wainwright
StrathmoreSat. Dec 8 Wainwright commemorates the 20th anniversary of his debut by performing material from Rufus Wainwright and Poses.
Step Afrika!
StrathmoreSun. Jan 20, 2019 Step Afrika! celebrates 25 years of stepping while paying homage to the company’s deep connections to South African dance, music, and culture.
Home Free: A Country Christmas
StrathmoreSun. Nov 25 The 5-man band has become known for their show-stopping performances that mix their signature no-instrument, all-vocal music with their quick-witted humor.
Spotlights
Ballet West: The Nutcracker
The Kennedy CenterDec. 5 – 9
Washington National Opera: Silent Night
The Kennedy CenterNov. 17 – 25
Gettysburg Address at the Library of Congress
Library of CongressMon. Nov 19
Gil Shaham, violin & Akira Eguchi, piano
StrathmoreThu. Nov 15
A Christmas Messe
Folger TheatreDec. 15 – 23
National Symphony Orchestra: Handel's Messiah
The Kennedy CenterDec. 20 – 23
Churchill's Shakespeare
Folger Shakespeare LibraryThru Jan. 6, 2019
NSO Pops: Walt Disney Animation Studios—A Decade in Concert
The Kennedy CenterNov. 23 – 25
Anastasia
The Kennedy CenterNov. 15 – 25
Simone Dinnerstein, piano
The Kennedy CenterThu. Dec 6
Remembering Vietnam
National ArchivesThru Jan. 6, 2019
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
The Kennedy CenterWed. Feb 13, 2019
